Do You Have A Tenancy Deposit Claim
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What is a Tenancy Deposit Claim
By law and since 2007, landlords have an obligation to pay tenancy deposits received from tenants into one of 3 tenancy deposit protection schemes, which are;
The tenancy deposit must be protected within 30 days of the date on which the deposit was paid by the tenant.
In addition to this, landlords must provide information to you to tell you which scheme the tenancy deposit is registered with and furthermore, deposits must be protected for the duration of your entire tenancy agreement, including if you choose to renew your stay.
Tenancy deposit claims can be applied to your present property and even past properties you may have rented.
This law is in place to prevent landlords from using the tenancy deposit as their own income and to ensure the return of your tenancy deposit is handled correctly when your tenancy comes to an end.
How Much Could Your Tenancy Deposit Claim Be Worth
If your landlord didn’t protect your deposit correctly, they may have broken the law and you could be entitled to make a tenancy deposit compensation claim. This claim can be worth 1 to 3 times the amount of the tenancy deposit paid.
The final amount of a tenancy deposit claim is calculated per breach of the law. Possible breaches include;
- Failing to protect the deposit within 30 days.
- Failure to protect the deposit during the entire tenancy, for example, if you renew your tenancy agreement.
- Failure to notify and inform the tenant with information regarding to which scheme the deposit is placed.
To get started, all you need to do is request a free tenancy deposit claim check and if possible, send us a copy of your tenancy agreement.
Our service is 100% confidential right up until you choose whether to proceed with a claim against your landlord.
| Deposit Paid | Potential Claim |
|---|---|
£300 |
£900 |
£500 |
£1,500 |
£700 |
£2,100 |
£1,000 |
£3,000 |
£1,500 |
£4,500 |
£2,000 |
£6,000 |
Why Choose Tenant Angels To Handle Your Tenancy Deposit Claim
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Do You Have A Tenancy Deposit Protection Claim?
Deposit Not Protected
If you know for certain your landlord didn’t protect your deposit, it is very likely you have a claim. All you need is your tenancy agreement to get started.
Deposit Protected Late
If your landlord didn’t protect your deposit within 30 days, you may have a tenancy deposit compensation claim.
Unfair Deductions
Landlord Not Returning Deposit
Stayed Longer Than Your Initial Agreement
No Deposit Information Was Given
How to make a tenancy deposit compensation claim
Check that you have a tenancy deposit compensation claim
The very first thing we’ll do is check that you have a claim for compensation if your deposit wasn’t protected.
You could have a claim if your landlord failed to;
- Protect your deposit within 30 days of you paying it.
- Give you confirmation in writing that your deposit was protected, within 30 days.
- Protect your deposit for the whole duration of your tenancy, including if you live in the property for longer than your initial term.
Review your tenancy documents
Once we have established that you are likely to have a claim, we’ll then review your tenancy documents for you completely free of charge. These checks are just to ensure you have sufficient evidence that your landlord requested a tenancy deposit, the value, dates, and so on.
Write to your landlord to inform them
This part of the process is known as a ‘letter before action’ notice and is prepared and sent to your landlord by our panel of solicitors. This letter will set out the details of your claim and must be sent before we can start your court claim for tenancy deposit compensation.
We apply to the court
The next step is to make a formal application to the court for a tenancy deposit compensation claim. Our panel of solicitors will prepare all of this for you, using the information and evidence we gathered in the early stages of the claim process.
Consider a potential offer to settle
As part of the court application process, your landlord will receive a copy of the completed claim form.
As a result, your landlord may;
- Agree with your claim and pay in full, or;
- They make you an offer to settle.
If you’re happy with the offer, you can decide to withdraw your claim on the condition that the settlement offer is paid, in addition to any fees.
Prepare and go to court
In most cases, you will be represented in court by a solicitor and you will not be required to attend in person.
The judge will review all of the evidence we submit and will then make a decision about your tenancy deposit compensation claim.
Your claim is on a no-win, no-fee basis. So we only take a small percentage of your compensation claim if we win. If we lose, you won’t pay a penny.
Our team will advise you every step of the way and ensure you are fully aware of all the details.
Disclaimer:
This article is provided as a guide. Any information should be used for research purposes and not as the base for taking legal action. Tenant Angels does not provide legal advice and our content does not constitute a client-solicitor relationship.